Guwahati civic body to take action against 252 buildings for flouting rules

GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has decided to take strong action against those violating building norms in the city.

It has prepared a list of 252 buildings that have violated or deviated from the norms.

To carry out its crackdown, the GMC has formed nine teams comprising executive engineers and other officials across the city.

"We have already started a mission in this regard. We have found that some builders have taken permission from the GMC, but they have violated the norms or deviated from them during construction," said GMC commissioner Narayan Konwar.

He urged builders to initiate talks with the GMC for further action or solution. "The compoundable offences can be regularized after a fine and so they are requested to consult the GMC. The others are non-compoundable. These (buildings) might have to be demolished or sealed according to the gravity of the builders' offence," Konwar said.

The 252 building have violated the 2006 building bylaws and all the builders were granted permission after 2006.

Meanwhile, the GMC has seized 115 water pumps illegally installed in corporation water-supply pipes over the past week. "After this, the people are getting regular water supply. Our mission will continue across the city," he said.

The water offenders will be fined Rs 20,000 and their connection will be discontinued.

The GMC commissioner has also appealed to the residents to follow norms. "There are several areas where people have not done their duty. Property tax is yet to be paid, many have not renewed their trade licences or occupancy certificate. We have urged people to cooperate with us," said Konwar.

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